We’re going to set proper input levels first.ġ9. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t be hearing your input yet. For basic recording, you will not need any the other buttons in the Essentials window, but if you’re curious, select Hover Help from the window menu and read about each button as you hover your pointer over them. If your mic needs phantom power, engage the 48V button on the input you’re using.

These are used for sending a signal from another audio device. Select the input type-Mic, Instrument, or a line level setting +4dBu or -10dBV. So if you’re using a mic, make sure to use an XLR cable.ġ8. The 1/4 inch jack can only accept input from instruments. Connect your input source to your Element. This will prevent feedback when using microphones.ġ7. Before setting up your input, turn down the Main Output all the way. Stop playback of audio and close any apps you have open beside Element Control.ġ6.

Close the Primary window and set the Main output level to a comfortable listening level.ġ5. If the audio sounds distorted, open the Primary window and select -10dBV in the Main Output Level menu.ġ4. Back off the main output level in the essentials window until your at a comfortable listening level.ġ3. Play back a song from iTunes, and slowly raise the monitor level until the music coming out of your monitors is at the maximum volume you would ever listen to.ġ2. Turn the Main output level in Essentials all the way up.ġ1. Go to the window menu and select Essentials.ġ0. If the Element Control App doesn’t launch automatically, launch it from your applications folder.Ĩ. If this dialog does not appear, confirm the settings in system preferences/soundĦ. Click Yes to use the Element as your mac’s I/O.ĥ. Connect your Element to your mac using a Thunderbolt cable.Ĥ. After your mac restarts, connect the Elements power supply. Download and install the Element Control software.Ģ. In this video, we’ll show you how to set up your Element, and start recording.ġ.

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